Month: June 2014

Why Israel…?Last Saturday we woke to the Presbyterian election results indicating (by a slim margin) their intent to divest from 3 American companies connected to Israel. Realistically, this will have very little impact on Israel though it is a slap in the face for All Jews.

Why Israel? The only democracy in the region (though not perfect as no county is) that provides equal rights to all citizens regardless of religion, race, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation. Why not Syria for forcing children to become soldiers; Why not Egypt for jailing Journalist; Why not Malaysia for arresting Transgender Women; Why not Bangladesh for their abysmal working conditions; Why not Australia for their forced sterilization of disabled underaged girls; Why not Afghanistan for stoning women to death for accused adultery; Why not Saudi Arabia for banning Women from driving; Why not ANY of the 81 countries where Homosexuality is illegal!!! NOPE, Israel is the only country deserving of a Boycott from this religious institution. Why… Because Anti-Semitism as been replaced (after Nazi’s stigmatization) with the more acceptable Anti-Zionism (which is still anti-semitism).

Reaction of the vote, tears of joy… you’d think they were told Cancer was cured.

Proud ZionistFACT: Jews are a Peoplehood, a Nation, just like the French, Americans and Italians. FACT: Our homeland since the biblical era is Israel. FACT: Anti-Semitism has plagued our entire existence, yet during our “wondering years” without our safe haven we were massacred repeatedly. FACT: UN resolution 181 established an Israeli Jewish State along side a Palestinian State. Somehow Zionism became a dirty word. The definition of Zionism is that Jews are a Peoplehood deserving of a protective Nation. We need to reclaim the positive meaning of Zionism. Without it, History could repeat itself as all attacks against Jews always started with words just like the Presbyterian agenda. Yet the difference and irony is that Israel is now here to protect us as their words try to delegitimatize our Protection. Please check out http://www.zionistspring.org/ and stand up as a proud Zionist. Please read MLK’s quote below.

Black Jewish Brotherhood (Andrew and Michael were Jewish)
50 years ago this week, James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner were murdered (in cahoots with the Mississippi police) by the Ku Klux Klan while participating in the Freedom Rideto assist Southern Blacks in the voter registration process. Segregation was a disgraceful time in our history as it preempts the inequity for all citizens in this country. We need to focus on compassions and protection for those who are different in color, gender, religion, orientation or income bracket. “All men (women and transgender) are created equal”. Thomas Jefferson (with my slight editing) wrote these words in 1776 (yes, Lincoln said them too), yet there is still much work to be done till these words ring TRUE. This week also commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. This act, signed into law on July 2nd, 1964 by President Johnson, helped to ratify Jefferson’s words:

Update on Sudanese ChristianFreedom of religion is taken for granted in our country but certainly not in Sudan where it is illegal to convert from Muslim to any other religion. The Christian mother of two who was sentenced to death (after 100 lashes) as been released from jail and was traveling to the US with her American husband and children when they were detained at the Sudanese airport. Hopefully this detention is only temporary and she will be allowed to escape persecution. I’ll keep you posted.

History repeated

From 1980-1988 the Iran-Iraq War dominated the headlines. As Iraq is swirling back into disarray, it seems history is repeating itself with Iran again poking back into Iraq. Will our Iraq efforts from both Bushes (41 & 43) go down in the history books as a Vietnam footnote. Saddam is gone but other barbarians are waiting in the wing. Speaking of Saddam, there are unconfirmed reports that the Judge who sentenced him to death was captured and killed by ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Sryia– brutal terrorist). And speaking of ISIS and jumping to our local elections, one of our US Senatorial candidates (Terri Lynn Land) doesn’t know the difference between ISIS and Al Qaeda. This was her quote when asked to address the Iraq situation: “Well, the president has obviously said that Al Qaeda has, you know, on the run. Well, it’s obviously not true. So the president has to lead, he’s the chief and commander and he needs to lead and show us a vision and a plan on how he’s going to solve the problems and the issues.” This quote speaks for itself. And while on this region, it seems the population in Iran is heavy on the gray-haired side so as of NOW, it is illegal to get a vasectomy or tubal ligation in Iran: http://tinyurl.com/IranBirthControl And to swing back to history repeating itself, the people of Dortmund, Germany should beware as their newest city council member is a Neo-nazi:

I just picked up my Absentee Ballot for our Aug. 5th Michigan Primary and wanted to remind all of you who will be out of town to do the same at your City Clerks Office. Also, as a heads up, there is aState Proposal to reduce taxes and a County Proposal for a Transportation millage. Lastly, our Michigan Primary process restricts you to ONLY vote one Party, meaning you can only vote either the Republican section or the Democratic section. No Crossovers allowed in the Primary, though you can crossover in the General Election. Please vote (and encourages your friends/family to vote) on Aug. 5th or pick up their absentee ballots.

“What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us.” Helen Keller

Condolences to Phyllis and Bob Pilcowitz and their family on the passing of Bob’s father, Ted Pilcowitz who reached his 90th birthday plus one day and was a Holocaust Survivor. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Pilcowitz family during their time of sorrow. May Ted’s spirit and memory bring comfort to those who loved him.

Eli Wallach died this week at the age of 98 (Kenahora). He was the son of Jewish/Polish immigrants who first stared in cowboy westerns and continued his acting career into his 90s.

Michigan Primary is Aug. 5th (quickly approaching)

National Election is Nov. 4th

RegisterAll US Citizens who are or will be 18 by Nov. 4th are eligible to vote. You can register to vote by mail; at your county, city, or township clerk’s office; or by visiting any Secretary of State branch office. http://www.mi.gov/sos This site can also answer all your Election questions including info on a sample ballot so you can prepare for your vote. Registration deadline for Michigan Primary Election is July 7th.

Get your Absentee BallotFor those who will be out of town (or out of their district) on Aug. 5th or for those who are older than 60 or for those who are disabled and can’t get to the polls, you can pick up your Absentee Ballots from your County Clerks office this week.

Potential CandidatesIf you are a candidate or know someone who is running for office, I would be happy to meet them and if they are progressive, pro-choice, pro-Israel, pro-environment, pro-gun control, pro-education, pro-Health Care, pro-equality, pro-Detroit and pro-Michigan, I will gladly include them on this list.

Gary Peters event Hope you can attend this Sunday June 29th at 4:00pm the reception to support Gary Peters for U.S. Senate at Doreen Hermelin’s home. For info on the June 29th event, please contact Hy Safran athy@petersformichigan.com or (248) 631-4929.

“Happy Birthday day to you…”

So sorry I missed dear friend Keenan Wollen‘s birthday which was last Saturday June 21st.

Also missed Liz Fellow‘s birthday on June 24th

This week’s celebrants are…

June 27th

Karen Kelman

Orly Rubinfeld

Dolcy Rubinfeld

June 28th

Deborah Tyner

June 29th

Beth Gans

June 30th

Jon Linden

Nancy Gad Harf

Julie Yolles

July 1st

Jay Hack

July 2nd

Megan Topper

Rina Raviv

Miriam Forman

July 3rd

Scott Kaufman

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1982 Union32 year ago today (June 20th), we walked down the aisle of Adat Shalom Synagogue to recite our vows of marriage. Back then, perms were the style and hairlines hadn’t rebelled. 4 kids plus a son-in-law and granddaughter have enriched our lives since those early days and we gratefully anticipate our future filled with another 32 (or more) years together. This was the (our) look in the early 80s.

Lack of UnityPeace seems so illusive in our supposedly enlightened 21st Century, as brutality seems to steal the Headlines. This week’s brutish news involves the kidnapping of 3 Jewish teenagers in Israel. Kidnappings seem to accomplish the hideous tactic of recycling terrorist back into society with their prisoner swaps. The victims are 3 young Yeshiva students who were hitching-hiking home for the weekend. How are we suppose to reach Peace with partners who commit crimes against humanity (and every post war convention rule book). It is abundantly clear that we can NOT play together safely in the “Sandbox” so we should just separate (with a divider) and keep our toys to ourselves. Too bad, cause we’ve got innovative lifesaving and economy building toys, but they would rather eliminate us than accept our HELP to cure their ills, engineer their technology, invest in their infrastructure… Speaking of curing their ills, Prime Minister Abbas’ wife was in an Israeli hospital for leg surgery this week and earlier this month, the mother-in-law of the Hamas leader received cancer treatment at a Jerusalem hospital. So even when they terrorize us, we still provide humanitarian relief to them, but where is that headline in our 24/7 media outlets.

Kidnapped Teens

Unity DebatedInstead of praise for what we do to help the global community, we get boycotted for building homes in a territory that was acquired during war and we would gladly return in exchange for Peace. This week (here in Detroit) the Presbyterian Church is holding it’s biennial conference to debate (as one of its main issues) the (anti-semitic) Boycott of Israel fueled on by “Nobel Peace Prize winner” Rev. Desmond Tutu who urged the Presbyterian Church to condemn Israel as an Apartheid State. Seriously !!!?http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/1.599422 or how about this insulting suggestion by a Presbyterian Minister encouraging all Israelis to leave “Palestine” and move to the US: http://tinyurl.com/mguxm3l Bravo to the many Jewish Community members who attended the conference to speak out against the Boycott though in the process they had to endure hateful bias rants against Israel.

Let’s ‘HOPE” the Presbyterian Church becomes better educated.

No Debate

The deadly side effects are becoming apparent from another “anti” campaign but this one is affecting US lives as Whopping Cough is now at epidemic levels in California due to the Anti-Vaccine zealots. There is NO evidence that links vaccines to autism in fact, the Autism Community dispels this myth and encourages vaccinations.

Deadly SandboxAnother dangerous Sandbox is Iraq where “3 children” seem to have more hatred for each other than even the Palestinian/Israeli conflict. Sunni and Shiite are Muslim sects and Kurds are an ethnic group who are mostly Sunni (but not all). The current Iraq leader is Shiite while the ISIS terrorist group is Sunni. The leadership baton continues to get tossed back and forth but what is really needed is a 3-State Solution since these people seem hellbent on killing themselves into extinction. In fact some think we should just let them do this of course until their actions start threatening our interests. For now we are sending Military consultants but stay tuned for further US plans.

Job Well Done !

Kudos to the special forces that captured (without a gun shot) the

mastermind of the Benghazi massacre. This is the same military unit which “got” Bin Laden and brought home Bowe Bergdahl. I’m sure more intel on the deadly Benghazi revolt will now be revealed after his interrogation.

Applauds !

Bravo to 2 MI State Reps (Sarah Roberts and Gretchen Whitmer) on introducing legislation to help repeal the blatantly anti-women bill that would require us (women) to purchase extra insurance (if its even available) in case an abortion is needed within our reproductive years. http://tinyurl.com/RepealMILaw

Congratulations !Congrats to Gary Peters as this week he was endorsed by the Detroit Regional Chamber which represents Businesses in the SE Michigan. After interviewing both candidates at the Mackinac Conference, they felt Gary would best represent us in the Senate given his “proven track record of bipartisan leadership that is focused on solutions instead of partisan bickering” said Brad Williams, VP of government relations for the Det. Regional Chamber. http://tinyurl.com/GaryPetersEndorsement

Kol Hakavod !

I can’t wait to see Mike Meyers new film about Shep Gordon, call Supermensch. Just from the trailer alone, it seems the film is filled with life lesson of the supermensch, Shep Gordon who’s life was entwined with…well, EVERYONE. Take a peek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zd0VOkPOrV0&feature=kp

Mazel Tov !

Bravo to my cousin, Dr. Emily Levin and her business partner, Dr. Ilana Kutinsky (my neighbor going up) as they opened On the Fly(a blowout & beauty bar) this week on the Boardwalk Shopping Plaza (6909 Orchard Lake Rd). A portion of their Grand Opening proceeds went to the wonderful non-profit organization, Marlene’s Wigs With Love which provides wigs for cancer patients.

Wishing you and your loved ones a Sweet Shabbat Shalom,
Lisa

“What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us.” Helen Keller

Condolences to the family of Fred Nederlander who passed away this week at the age of 90. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Lisa & Betty and Liz & her family and all who loved Fred. Gratitude is due to the Nederlander Family for their cultural contributions of Theatre to Detroit and throughout the country. May Fred’s spirit, memory and love bring comfort to those who mourn his passing.

Our thoughts are with Marc and Sharon Berke and their family on the passing of Sharon’s father, Herman Sherline. May the memory of Herman’s spirit and love bring comfort to those who mourn his passing.

Condolences to Linda and Murray Baruch and their family on the passing of Linda’s father, Dr. Lester Zeff. May his memory and spirit bring comfort to those who loved him.

RIP, Casey Kasem, the Detroit bred radio personality of the Top 40 hits who’s parents were LebaneseDruze immigrants. Hopefully his family will find some peace with each other as they were battling during the last days of his life.

Condolences to the family and friends of Songwriter, Jerry Goffin(age 75) who was the ex-husband and song partner of Carole King. Their songs made stars and singing sensations of so many artist from Aretha Franklin to The Monkees to James Taylor to too many more to mention here. Check out this oldie by goodie:

RegisterAll US Citizens who are or will be 18 by Nov. 4th are eligible to vote. You can register to vote by mail; at your county, city, or township clerk’s office; or by visiting any Secretary of State branch office. http://www.mi.gov/sos This site can also answer all your Election questions including info on a sample ballot so you can prepare for your vote.

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GovernorMark Schauer (and Lisa Brown)

US SenateGary Peters – Newly endorsed by the Detroit Regional Chamber which represents Businesses in the SE Michigan.

Potential CandidatesIf you are a candidate or know someone who is running for office, I would be happy to meet them and if they are progressive, pro-choice, pro-Israel, pro-environment, pro-gun control, pro-education, pro-Health Care, pro-equality, pro-Detroit and pro-Michigan, I will gladly include them on this list.

Please join this important discussion/luncheon on Monday June 23rd (Noon-1:30) at the Home of Andi and Larry Wolfe in support of Ryan Fishman’s candidacy for MI State Senate. There is no fee to attend but space is limited. Please contact Ericka at 248-890-4394 or events@ryanfishman.com to RSVP and for more details.

Gary Peters event Hope you can attend the reception next Sunday June 29th at 4:00pm to support Gary Peters for U.S. Senate at Doreen Hermelin’s home. For info on the event, please contact Hy Safranat hy@petersformichigan.com or (248) 631-4929.

“Happy Birthday day to you…”

This week’s celebrants are…

June 20th

Debra Cohen

Shelley Wainer

Iris Eckhous

June 21st

Naomi Rockowitz

Noah Liebman

Sharon Schwartz

June 22nd

Bennett Terebelo

Tom August

June 23rd

Liz Berg

Jeremy Moss

June 24th

Sam Orley

Ryan Fishman

Robin Spencer Arm

June 25th

Andy Moiseev

Jennifer Gilbert

June 26th

Dave Schwartz

Jennifer Golding Silverman

Rabbi Aaron Bergman

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By the way, Harry Chapin was one of our favorite concerts back in the early 80s. (Josh F. what’s your musical reply this week?)

Happy Father’s Day!

Abba Tzvi, Saba Hannan and Baby Hadassa

“Its My Party and I Can Cry If I want to..”The Tea Party is becoming greedier and more isolating as they shockingly defeated the extremely conservative House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in this week’s primary. Ever since this fanatical group has gained voices in our Congress, we’ve been restricted in our ability to compromise and Tikkun (fix) our Country. This November’s election will be crucial as it will determine if we continue on our contentious path by electing the far extremes (on both ends) or if we make rational voting choices and elect moderates (those residing near both sides of the middle) who can work together for the majority of our population. By the way, Dave Brat (the guy who beat Eric) is from Michigan and got his bachelors degree in Holland, MI. He and his Democratic opponent (Jack Trammell, an author of vampire novels) both currently teach at the same small college in Virginia.

Though not much is getting done in DC, there is pride in this week’s accomplishment of increasing support for our disgraced department of Veterans Affairs but only after public shame was revealed. This same support was requested months ago and could have saved lives if it had passed then. Bravo to Senators Bernie Sanders and John McCain for their bi-partisan sponsorship with the vote of 93 to 3 (4 senators missed the vote). Shame on (these 3 Republicans) Jeff Sessions of Alabama, Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, and Bob Corker of Tennessee for voting against it.

Much more support is still needed for these heros.

“You Can’t get a Man with a Gun” (Annie get your gun)

Now Congress needs to get to work on preventing our school shooting epidemic which seems to be increasing since 74 shootings ago in Newtown. Background checks, assault weapons ban and more support of Mental Health are simple tools we can institute to curb this plague.

“Taking Care of Business”Israel swore in it’s (new) 10th President, Reuven Rivlin, this week. Mr. Rivlin seems a stark contrast to the previous (and well respected) Shimon Peres (who founded a Peace Center in his name). Reuven comes from (Likud) on the right side of Israeli’s political spectrum with a pro-settlement stance. Not sure his views today but he was opposed a 2-State solution in the past. Good thing his job is mostly ceremonial, since he seems to lean somewhat conservative.

“Trouble, oh Trouble can’t you see”Was the Iraq War fought in vain? In hindsight, some view it as a mistake. Just this week, an extremely brutal Jihadist (Terrorist) group, called ISIS took over Mozul, the 2nd largest city in Iraq. This group is so extreme it was shunned by Al Qaeda as being too heinous. The American trained Iraqi soldiers had to flee the city with their uniforms tossed aside to protect their lives. This is an unfolding story that could have dire consequences for the whole region. World leaders are closely following these developments as this story continues to unfold.

“You’re in my heart” (Rod Stewart soccer song)Among much controversy, much money, much protest… The World Cup in Brazil gets underway this week. It used to be prestigious to host the World Cup and the Olympics but these days it is more costly to build the arenas and infrastructure so the countries come out of the events with a huge deficit that they can’t afford in the first place. Good luck to the host and the teams competing.

“Celebrate, Celebrate, Dance to the music”Kol Hakavod to (well deserving) Dr. Richard Krugel on being selected to receive our Jewish Community’s highest honor of the Butzel Award. Richard is a mentch and one of the shining gems in our community. Mazel Tov to Richard, Sally and his whole family. Also, Kudos to dear friend, Jocelyn Benson on her appointment as Wayne State University’s 11th Dean of the Law School. A very wise decision for this brilliant woman. Jocelyn is the youngest woman (at age 36) to ever lead a Law School and I know she will lead it with distinction. Congrats to Jocelyn (and Ryan).

Wishing you and your loved ones a Sweet Shabbat Shalom and a Happy Father’s Day,

Lisa

“What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us.” Helen Keller

Condolences to Judy Liebman and her family on the passing of her mother, Esther Letvin. May her memory, spirit and love bring comfort to those who mourn her loss. Our prayers and thought are with Judy, Marty, Noah, Miriam and their extended family.

Michigan Primary is Aug. 5th

National Election is Nov. 4th

RegisterAll US Citizens who are or will be 18 by Nov. 4th are eligible to vote. You can register to vote by mail; at your county, city, or township clerk’s office; or by visiting any Secretary of State branch office. http://www.mi.gov/sos This site can also answer all your Election questions including info on a sample ballot so you can prepare for your vote.

Potential CandidatesIf you are a candidate or know someone who is running for office, I would be happy to meet them and if they are progressive, pro-choice, pro-Israel, pro-environment, pro-gun control, pro-education, pro-Health Care, pro-equality, pro-Detroit and pro-Michigan, I will gladly include them on this list.

Pizza Party
Our party is growing. Please join us in support of Jeremy Moss for State Rep. at Our Home for a casual Pizza/Salad dinner on Wednesday June 18th (6:00pm-7:30pm). Jeremy graduated Hillel Day School with our daughter Ariella. He is currently on the Southfield city council. Did you know that all the current Jewish representatives to the MI house are term limited. Please help us get a nice Jewish Boy into the Michigan house! Sign up at this Facebook page or reply back to this email: ttps://www.facebook.com/events/691902660845450/

(Sponsors: $250, Hosts: $100, Guests: $35. Payable to “Jeremy Moss for State Representative”. For more info or to donate online: http://votejeremymoss.com/ or you can contact Jenny Suidan at 248-568-5671 or jennifer.suidan@gmail.com

Women’s Health/Equality Discussion

Please join this Discussion Luncheon on Monday June 23rd (Noon-1:30) at the Home of Andi and Larry Wolfe in support of Ryan Fishman’s candidacy for MI State Senate. There is no fee to attend but space is limited. Please contact Ericka at 248-890-4394 or events@ryanfishman.com to RSVP and for more details.

Gary Peters event Please save the date of Sunday June 29th at 4:00pm for a reception to support Gary Peters for U.S. Senate at Doreen Hermelin’s home. Proof of Gary’s opponent’s inexperience and lack of knowledge was on display this week at the Mackinaw Policy Conference when she was unable to credibly answer a question on Net Neutrality. For info on the June 29th event, please contact Hy Safran at hy@petersformichigan.com or 248 631 4929.

I messed up last week’s Birthdays.

(Ilana and Jennifer are on the 13th, not 12th and Rob Orley was on the 8th, not 11th)

Also,

June 12th

Anne Frank would have been 85

This week’s celebrants are…

June 13th

Ilana Mark Fisher

Jennifer Levine

Ellen Sherman

June 14th

Hillary Shaw

June 15th

Jessica Curhan

Lisa Shiffman

Lori Rashty

June 16th

Ettagail Benyas Shatz

Harriet Orley

Todd Sachse

June 17th

Vivian Henoch

June 18th

Sir Paul McCartney turns 71

June 19th

Barbara Klein Zaltz

Josh Opperer

Marc Berke

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MismatchedI don’t often wish divorce upon unions but I’m hoping this week’s marriage of Fatah and Hamas will end quickly just as their past partnerships have bit the dust. How can we trust a Terrorist Organization that hasn’t committed to ANY reforms. Hamas’ Charter still states the complete Destruction of Israel because they still don’t think Israel has the right to exist. How can we make Peace with Stubborn Hatred. Maybe a miracle will occur with Hamas bopping their heads in a V8 Juice moment saying “Peace is the Path to Prosperity”. If only it were as easy as the 8 tasty vegies in the healthy tomato drink.

POWMost likely he left his post and was picked up by the Taliban. Its been reported that several soldiers died while trying to find Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, though more info on those casualties is needed to accurately assess the situation. Outcries to bring him home were flooding the airwaves and now many of those same voices call the rescue a disgrace. Bottom line, should a captive American be abandoned…? Time will tell the whole story, but for now, a family is reunited with their son who I assume will be watched for many years to come. My first thought was Life imitates Art as his story mirrors the TV show Homeland. My second thought addressed Guantanamo Bay… We need to finalize that chapter for our history books. To be continued…

InhumaneIt’s amazing there are no limits to the degree of Human cruelty in this world… from two Wisconsin 12-year-old girls stabbing their friend 19 times… to the senseless laws in the Sudan. A 27-year-old Christian woman sits in a Sudanese Jail cell with her 2-year-old son and 2-week-old daughter waiting for 2 more years till she finishes nursing her baby so they can put her to death for renouncing Islam as her religion. Her father was a Muslim but abandoned her when she was 6, at which time she was raised as a Christian. Converting from Islam is illegal and marrying a Christian is forbidden. Her punishment…100 lashes then death by hanging. Her husband is a Sudanese Christian with U.S. citizenship which is how her story reached our U.S. media. Sadly her story is all too common in our 21st century barbaric world with many others living in similar brutal circumstances.

LeadershipBravo to Michigan Supreme Court Justice Bridget Mary McCormack for taking the lead on this week’s ruling that the “one parent doctrine” is unconstitutional. This will now safeguard One parent’s custody regardless of the Other parent’s behavior.

Happy BirthdayBy the way, Happy 313th Birthday to Detroit as her age, this year, now matches her area code and if you go to the city this weekend, please check out the Cinetopia International Film Festival which brings the “best in show” of all the other Film Festivals (like Sundance, Cannes, Toronto…) to Detroit and Ann Arbor: http://www.cinetopiafestival.org/

Fresh AirBravo to POTUS’ direction this week instructing the EPA to implement a 30% reduction of Carbon Pollution by the year 2030 from Power Plants (the worst pollution offenders). Finally a bold step in response to the bold climate change we are all experiencing. Power Companies might like this but our lungs will be overjoyed. Also, the Pres. is commended for his proclamation of June as Pride Month with the hope that Equality will bloom like the Spring flowers especially with cleaner air.

Enjoy this Roger WatersKol Hakavod to Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones for their rip-roaring performance this week in Tel Aviv. Mick thoroughly impressed the crowd with his numerous (and somewhat advanced) Hebrew phrases. I wonder who his tutor was? Mary HS, I’m sure you got much “Satisfaction” from this story:http://www.timesofisrael.com/mick-jaggers-top-12-hebrew-phrases/

Mick Singing in Tel Aviv

RememberingThis may be the last big D-Day commemoration that WWII vets can attend as 70 years ago this week, our U.S. troops stormed the beaches of Normandy to help end the Nazi atrocities. 90-year-old Vets were on hand to be honored but most likely none will be around for the next decade’s acknowledgment.

Sad ChapterAnother anniversary occurs this week as 25 years ago young Chinese students demanded democracy at Tiananmen Square yet their success was thwarted as thousands were killed with zero transparency of their deaths.

This student has never been identified.

Wishing you and your loved ones a Sweet Shabbat Shalom,

Lisa

“To live in the hearts left behind is not to die” – Thomas Campbell

RIP “Alice” from the Brady Bunch. Ann B Davis was 88 and her 2nd claim to fame was that she was a 1948 University of Michigan Graduate. She died unexpectedly due to a brain injury from a fall.

It may take months (if ever) to recover the bodies of 6 climbers who fell thousands of feet while climbing Mt. Rainier. Park officials say there is a chance they are buried and may never be found.

Michigan Primary is Aug. 5th

National Election is Nov. 4th

RegisterAll US Citizens who are or will be 18 by Nov. 4th are eligible to vote. You can register to vote by mail; at your county, city, or township clerk’s office; or by visiting any Secretary of State branch office. http://www.mi.gov/sos

This site can also answer all your Election questions including info on a sample ballot so you can prepare for your vote.

Please help support and spread the word:(copy, paste & forward if you choose):

Potential CandidatesIf you are a candidate or know someone who is running for office, I would be happy to meet them and if they are progressive, pro-choice, pro-Israel, pro-environment, pro-gun control, pro-education, pro-Health Care, pro-equality, pro-Detroit and pro-Michigan, I will gladly include them on this list.

Pizza PartyPlease join us in support of Jeremy Moss for State Rep. at Our Home for a casual Pizza/Salad dinner on Wednesday June 18th (6:00pm-7:30pm). Jeremy graduated Hillel Day School with our daughter Ariella. He is currently on the Southfield city council. Did you know that all the current Jewish representatives to the MI house are term limited. Please help us get a nice Jewish Boy into the Michigan house! Sign up at this Facebook page or reply back to this email: ttps://www.facebook.com/events/691902660845450/

(Sponsors: $250, Hosts: $100, Guests: $35. Payable to “Jeremy Moss for State Representative”. For more info or to donate online: http://votejeremymoss.com/

Women’s Health/Equality Discussion

Please join this Discussion Luncheon on Monday June 23rd (Noon-1:30) at the Home of Andrea and Larry Wolfe in support of Ryan Fishman’s candidacy for MI State Senate. There is no fee to attend but space is limited. Please contact Ericka at 248-890-4394 or events@ryanfishman.com to RSVP and for more details.

Gary Peters event Please join us Sunday June 29th at 4:00pm for a reception to support Gary Peters for U.S. Senate at Doreen Hermelin’s home. For more info, please contact Hy Safran athy@petersformichigan.com or 248 631 4929.

This week’s celebrants are…

June 6th

Carli Siegel

June 7th

Susie Feldman

Lynn Rubin

Harlene Appleman

June 8th

Gabby Giffords

Marla Folbe Butler

June 9th

Treger Strasberg

June 10th

Hilary King

June 11th

Lisa Fishman Langnas

Rob Orley

Matt Nosanchuk

June 12th

Ilana Mark (Fisher)

Jennifer Levine

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